Circulation (Shock)
From EM Clerkship · 8:40
Show by Zack Olson, MD ; Mike Estephan, MD ; Maddie Watts, MD
Tank. Clogged Pipes. Broken Pipes. Pump. Introduction * “Tank”* Hypovolemic shock* Hemorrhagic shock* “Clogged Pipes”* Cardiac tamponade* Tension pneumothorax* Pulmonary embolism* “Broken Pipes”* Septic Shock* Neurogenic Shock* Anaphylactic Shock* “Pump”* Cardiogenic Shock Step 1: Fill the Tank * Establish an IV* IO line alternative in emergent situations Step 2: Consider Clogs * Cardiac tamponade* Diagnosis: Ultrasound* Treatment: Pericardiocentesis* Tension pneumothorax* Diagnosis: Clinical/Xray/Ultrasound* Treatment: Needle decompression and tube thoracostomy* Pulmonary embolism* Diagnosis: Clinical/CTA* Treatment: Thrombolytics Step 3: Squeeze the Pipes * Administer vasopressors* Most common: Norepinephrine* Alternatives: Epinephrine, Phenylepherine Step 4: Analyze the Pump * Get an EKG* Ischemia = Aspirin/Heparin/Cath lab* Dysrhythmia = Electricity Additional Reading * Airway Part 1 – Immediate Actions (EM Clerkship)* Breathing (EM Clerkship)* RUSH Exam (EMCrit)
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